The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-040.



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Item Type: Concertina

Summary Labels and Serial Numbers End Frets Fingering System Straps and Holding Devices Fret Baffle Action Board Reeds and Reed Pans Bellows Case and Other

End Frets

Summary: A further appearance in the Collection of the post-1848 machine-cut fretwork introduced by Louis Lachenal during his time as Manager at Wheatstone's Conduit St premises, and now the standard format. The frets are now machine-cut, and varnished with a new style of higher gloss varnish,with embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present)

End Shape: Hexagonal

End Sides: Six

End Diameter: 156mm

End-Profile: Flat

End Material: Single-ply rosewood ends, in the post-1848 machine-cut fretwork introduced by Louis Lachenal during his time as Manager at Wheatstone's Conduit St premises, and varnished with a new style of higher gloss varnish

End Bolts: Medium cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.

Fret Pattern: Post-1848 machine-cut fretwork introduced by Louis Lachenal

Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, scalloped shape to LH

Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass disc with one steel securing screw, one at each side.

Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, with slight wear to leather cladding. Three securing screws.

Fret Condition: Fine, high gloss - superceding the French Polish used on early models.

Damage Summary: Fine original condition





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The Concertina Museum Collection

Created August 2009 by Neil Wayne
Last Modified 07 February 2012 by Neil Wayne, Chris Flint, Wes Williams

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